Priyanka to roll out power, LPG guarantees on February 27
10 months ago

Priyanka to roll out power, LPG guarantees on February 27

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: AICC leader Priyanka Gandhi will launch the Congress government's two guarantees, giving LPG cylinders at Rs 500 a piece to 40 lakh beneficiaries under the Maha Lakshmi scheme and 200 units of free power to 42.07 lakh households under the Gruha Jyothi scheme, on February 27. For the Gruha Jyothi scheme, applications received through Praja Palana having valid food security cards will be eligible. * Maha Lakshmi scheme for subsidised gas cylinders * Beneficiaries have to pay the full amount at the time of the cylinder delivery * The government will transfer subsidies to beneficiaries through direct benefit transfer. * LPG cylinders limited to average consumption in the last three years Gruha Jyothi for 200 units free power * Applications received through Praja Palana having valid food security cards are eligible.

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Gruha Jyothi helped 10.5 lakh families in GHMC, says Revanth
3 weeks ago

Gruha Jyothi helped 10.5 lakh families in GHMC, says Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy stated that the Congress government's "Indiramma Palana" has become synonymous with welfare for all. In a post on X, the Chief Minister expressed his satisfaction with the GruhaJyothi scheme, which has positively impacted over 10.52 lakh families withinthe GHMC limits by providing "zero electricity bills" for households thatconsume less than 200 units of electricity …

Congress to Release Detailed Performance Report Cards for Each Sector in Telangana
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress to Release Detailed Performance Report Cards for Each Sector in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

The Telangana government is set to release detailed performance report cards covering various sectors, including the six guarantees, funds spent, and the number of beneficiaries of welfare schemes. These report cards are seen as a strategic move by Congress to counter criticism from opposition parties, primarily the BRS and BJP, who have accused the state government of failing to deliver …

5 guarantees will continue, reiterates Karnataka CM
4 months, 1 week ago

5 guarantees will continue, reiterates Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

Putting to rest speculations about Karnataka government planning to stop the five guarantee schemes or tweaking them with more exclusionary clauses, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah categorically said that they will be continued for the full term of his government. “We will give a befitting reply through economic growth of Karnataka to those who made the prophecy that the State will go …

Over 15.9 lakh consumers benefiting from Gruha Jyothi scheme in MESCOM jurisdiction
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 15.9 lakh consumers benefiting from Gruha Jyothi scheme in MESCOM jurisdiction

The Hindu  

As the Gruha Jyothi scheme of the Karnataka Government launched on August 1, 2023, completed 10 months as on May 31, 2024, as many as 15,90,694 beneficiaries were availing the benefits of the scheme in Mangalore Electricity Supply Company jurisdiction. The scheme was successfully introduced in four revenue districts that were being served by MESCOM, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga and …

One year of Gruha Jyothi: Consumers happy with savings, but quality power supply remains a concern
5 months, 3 weeks ago

One year of Gruha Jyothi: Consumers happy with savings, but quality power supply remains a concern

The Hindu  

“Our electricity bill used to be ₹150-₹200 every month. Ours is among the few areas in the city which has perpetual power woes.” It has been a year since the Congress government started providing free electricity up to 200 units for domestic consumers in Karnataka under one of their five poll guarantees — the Gruha Jyothi scheme. In the financial …

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru
8 months, 1 week ago

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries down by 50,000 in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The sweltering heat in Bengaluru has driven up electricity bills this summer. While many consumers have noticed that their electricity consumption has gone up by at least 50 units in the last two months, data from the Energy Department shows that the beneficiaries of Gruha Jyothi scheme in February were fewer by 50,000 when compared to January in the Bangalore …

State-run oil firms fulfil 94% of goal to provide free LPG connections
9 months, 1 week ago

State-run oil firms fulfil 94% of goal to provide free LPG connections

Hindustan Times  

State-run oil companies have already distributed over 94% of the 7.5 million free cooking gas connections it was to deliver to poor households following a September 2023 Cabinet decision -- way ahead of the envisaged deadline of March 31, 2026 -- two officials aware of the matter said. HT Image Till March 12, public sector oil marketing companies distributed more …

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Union Cabinet Extends Rs 300 LPG Cylinder Subsidy Till March 2025
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Union Cabinet Extends Rs 300 LPG Cylinder Subsidy Till March 2025

News 18  

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, March 7, approved the continuation of Rs 300 targeted subsidy to PM Ujjwala Yojana Consumers for 2024-25 by one year till March 2025, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal while briefing media about the Cabinet decisions today. How the Ujjwala scheme works: The government transfers cash of Rs 1600 for …

Aadhaar must for free electricity scheme in Telangana
10 months ago

Aadhaar must for free electricity scheme in Telangana

The Hindu  

Telangana government has made Aadhar details mandatory to avail of the Gruha Jyothi scheme through which the government plans to provide free electricity up to 200 units to the eligible families. Apart from this other documents like Bank or Post office passbook with photo, Permanent Account Number card, Passport, Ration Card, Voter Identity card, MGNREGA card, Kisan Photo passbook, Driving …

Inquiries pouring in for revised Gruha Jyothi scheme in Karnataka
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Inquiries pouring in for revised Gruha Jyothi scheme in Karnataka

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: As the state government in the recent cabinet meeting announced a revision in the Gruha Jyothi scheme, the number of inquiries for inclusion has increased. According to officials in the energy department: “As per the new revision, around 25 lakh consumers will benefit in the Bangalore Electricity Supply Corporation Limited limits alone. An evaluation for the rest of the …

Revanth hints at 500 gas cylinder and 200 units free power next month
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Revanth hints at 500 gas cylinder and 200 units free power next month

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy asked officials to initiate the process of identifying beneficiaries for implementation of two more Congress guarantees from February. The guarantees include providing a gas cylinder for Rs 500 and extending free power to households up to 200 units. However, the implementation of the Mahalakshmi scheme to extend Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women …

Demand Gruha Jyoti, Don’t Pay Power Bills: KTR to People
11 months ago

Demand Gruha Jyoti, Don’t Pay Power Bills: KTR to People

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The BRS on Saturday asked people not to pay the electricity bills that they will receive in February and demanded that the state government immediately implement its Gruha Jyoti scheme, under households will get 200 units of free power. Rama Rao called on people not to pay their electricity bills till the implementation of Gruha Jyoti scheme. Addressing a …

Congress to Launch Rs 2.5K Monthly Aid to Women from February
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress to Launch Rs 2.5K Monthly Aid to Women from February

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Congress government is likely to launch the Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women, one of three promises under the Maha Lakshmi guarantee, in the first week of February, according to official sources. Official sources said that instructions were issued to officials to complete online data entry of all the applicants by January 17 and initiate the verification process …

LPG price cut by Rs 200: 'PM's Raksha Bandhan gift to 75 lakh sisters'
1 year, 3 months ago

LPG price cut by Rs 200: 'PM's Raksha Bandhan gift to 75 lakh sisters'

India Today  

The price of Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders for domestic use has been brought down by Rs 200 per cylinder for all users, announced Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday. "The prices of the LPG gas cylinders for domestic use have been brought down by Rs 200 per cylinder, for each and every user," Anurag Thakur said. Double benefit Ujjwala Yojana …

Speed Up ‘Har Ghar Jal’, Cut Cylinder Price, Hike Payout Under ‘PM Kisan’
1 year, 4 months ago

Speed Up ‘Har Ghar Jal’, Cut Cylinder Price, Hike Payout Under ‘PM Kisan’

News 18  

Fast-tracking the ambitious ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme that could be its calling card for the election year, reducing price of LPG cylinders hurting the public at more than Rs 1,100, and hiking the money under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi – these are the three moves the BJP-led central government may make before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. According to …

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Gruha Jyothi Free Power Scheme Karnataka Congress PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Gruha Jyothi Free Power Scheme Karnataka Congress PM Modi

ABP News  

Congress-led Karnataka government on Saturday officially launched ‘Gruha Jyothi’ free power scheme for people in the state. While formally launching the scheme by giving away the "zero bill" to 10 people symbolically, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress national President Mallikarjun Kharge strongly hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who earlier accused the ruling Congress of "emptying" state coffers to …

Karnataka Govt Launches 'Anna Bhagya', 'Gruha Jyothi' Schemes, 3 Of 5 Poll Guarantees In Place
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka Govt Launches 'Anna Bhagya', 'Gruha Jyothi' Schemes, 3 Of 5 Poll Guarantees In Place

ABP News  

Congress government in Karnataka brought launched two more schemes of his five election guarantees - ‘Anna Bhagya’ and ‘Gruha Jyothi’ on Saturday. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said payment of money to beneficiaries under the Anna Bhagya scheme for this month is likely to begin after July 10. However, he said the Gruha Jyothi scheme came into effect from Saturday and …

Free rice scheme’s rollout likely in Mysuru on July 1
1 year, 6 months ago

Free rice scheme’s rollout likely in Mysuru on July 1

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the distribution of 10 kg free rice for below the poverty line and Antyodaya card holders under the Anna Bhagya scheme was likely to be launched in Mysuru district on July 1. Addressing a gathering at Suttur later, Mr. Siddaramaiah said the State government would incur an expenditure of ₹59,000 crore a year to …

Karnataka to launch two of its poll-promised schemes in August: CM Siddaramaiah
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka to launch two of its poll-promised schemes in August: CM Siddaramaiah

Firstpost  

The announcement came after Siddaramaiah held a high-level meeting with senior government officials today to discuss the implementation of both the schemes which were part of Congress’ poll promises Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Thursday that his party’s free electricity scheme called ‘Gruha Jyoti’ will be launched on 1 August while the scheme to provide Rs 2,000 assistance to …

‘What a fraud’: BJP trains guns at Karnataka's Congress govt over free power scheme after electricity tariff hike
1 year, 6 months ago

‘What a fraud’: BJP trains guns at Karnataka's Congress govt over free power scheme after electricity tariff hike

Firstpost  

A day after Karnataka government rolled out the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ free electricity scheme, the BJP on Tuesday lashed out at the Siddaramaiah government for making the people feel hard done by raising the power tariffs in the state A day after the Karnataka government rolled out the ‘Gruha Jyoti’ free electricity scheme, one of the five poll guarantees that the …

Karnataka government releases guidelines for free electricity scheme in state
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka government releases guidelines for free electricity scheme in state

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, the Karnataka government issued guidelines to avail free electricity under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. Karnataka government issues guidelines to avail free electricity under the Gruha Jyothi scheme. The guidelines include Gruha Jyothi scheme is only for residential usage, not applicable for commercial usage; During billing, extra usage bills will be given to customers excluding free units under the …

Gruha Jyothi scheme: How to get 200 units of free power in Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

Gruha Jyothi scheme: How to get 200 units of free power in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Putting an end to all confusion over the Gruha Jyothi scheme, the State government on Monday announced that all the consumers who consume lesser electricity units than the eligible average, will get a zero-electricity bill. The government also said that the existing Bhagya Jyothi, Kuteera Jyothi and Amrutha Jyothi schemes would be merged with the Gruha Jyothi scheme. The tenants …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces timeline for implementing ‘five-guarantees’
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces timeline for implementing ‘five-guarantees’

Live Mint  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that the ‘five guarantees’ promised by Congress during its election campaign will be implemented in the present financial year. “200 units of electricity will be given for free…Consumers who haven't paid their bills till July will have to pay,” the Chief Minister said. The 'Gruha Lakshmi' guarantee under which the Congress promised to …

Gehlot announces LPG cylinders at ₹500, Gig Workers Act in Budget
1 year, 10 months ago

Gehlot announces LPG cylinders at ₹500, Gig Workers Act in Budget

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday presented the state Budget in the Rajasthan Assembly, this after a high drama that ensued after he read out the previous year's budget. The opposition BJP staged protest after the chief minister read the previous year's budget for seven minutes before he was prompted by the chief whip. Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot …

Congress promises Rs 2,000 a month for housewives in Karnataka
1 year, 11 months ago

Congress promises Rs 2,000 a month for housewives in Karnataka

India Today  

The Karnataka Congress on Monday promised to give Rs 2,000 a month to a housewife in every household if voted to power in the upcoming state election. The guarantee was announced by Congress geneal secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the Na Nayaki event organised by the Karnataka Congress at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru. READ | Karnataka Congress promises 10 kg …

LPG Cylinder Subsidy New Rule: How Much Will You Get, Who Are Eligible, Latest Price
2 years, 6 months ago

LPG Cylinder Subsidy New Rule: How Much Will You Get, Who Are Eligible, Latest Price

News 18  

LPG Cylinder Subsidy: Last week, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman not only announced an excise duty cut in petrol and diesel prices, she also notified another significant decision by the government that would benefit crores of citizens. LPG Subsidy Announcement Announcing a slew of decisions, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 21, that is last Saturday, said, “Also, this year, we …

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